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EJ03 UUD

2003 Ford Ka

Grey Petrol 1599cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

75,355 mi
Last recorded75,355 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 Ford Ka47,451 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ03 UUD
MakeFord
ModelKa
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,599cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 75,355 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reverse light not wotking

Fail 5 Jul 2022 75,353 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Long hand brake travel

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

reverse light not wotking

Pass 9 Jan 2020 75,349 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2020 75,349 miles

Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 16 Aug 2018 75,321 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 Jun 2018 75,315 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Offside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush excessively worn top mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front number plate damaged but still readable

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 3 Apr 2018 75,310 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Nearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Offside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

ns wiper blade worn

Pass 23 Mar 2017 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front door handle is broken but still able to open door

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dented inside (4.2.A.1a)

coolent bottle is cracked

front bumper and front arch covers are lose

rear exhaust silencer front mount has corroded off system

Fail 23 Mar 2017 73,104 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged inside dented (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front door handle is broken but still able to open door

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged dented inside (4.2.A.1a)

coolent bottle is cracked

front bumper and front arch covers are lose

rear exhaust silencer front mount has corroded off system

Pass 23 Mar 2016 69,186 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front Inner inner sidewall damage

Offside Outer door handle broken but operative

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 23 Mar 2016 69,186 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Electrical wiring inadequately supported side repeater feed. wheel arch liner missing (1.9.2a)

Offside Front Inner inner sidewall damage

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Outer door handle broken but operative

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 64,146 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 25 Mar 2014 60,306 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

damage to offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 23 Oct 2012 55,099 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2012 55,099 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2011 47,368 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2011 47,368 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both front tyres wearing inner edges

offside rear tyre starting to crack

oil level low

shallow cut offside front tyre sidewall

Pass 26 Oct 2010 35,679 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 35,632 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Pass 23 Oct 2009 25,387 miles
Pass 14 May 2009 25,029 miles
Pass 19 May 2008 23,707 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 22,300 miles
Pass 10 May 2006 21,165 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

How Reliable is the Ford Ka?

Based on 8,818,307 MOT tests across 675,715 vehicles.

69.1%
Pass Rate
4,496
Miles/Year
29
Year Lifespan
675,715
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded 404,005
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 371,413
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 361,801
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 270,876
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 263,812
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EJ03 UUD is a 2003 Ford Ka in Grey with a 1,599cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

Across all 2003 Ford Ka models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.4% with a typical mileage of 47,451 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ford Ka fails its MOT is suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded, accounting for 404,005 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EJ03 UUD, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ford Ka typically stays on UK roads for around 29 years. At 23 years old, this Ford Ka is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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EJ03 UUD is a 2003 Ford Ka, first registered on 17 May 2003.

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